Best 9 Deep Fried Potato Skins Recipes

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Deep-fried potato skins are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from the crispy outer skin of a potato, they can be seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and toppings to create a unique and flavorful snack. Whether you prefer them plain or loaded with your favorite toppings, deep-fried potato skins are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIED POTATO PEELS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

About 2 cups neutral oil, such as canola oil
Peels from 5 potatoes, dried well with paper towels
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or a large, wide pot, add the oil and heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the potato skins in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with clean paper towels to drain the excess oil. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the skins, garlic butter and fresh parsley and toss to coat. Season with a little more salt and pepper. Serve warm.

CHEESY BACON POTATO SKINS



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Fried potato skins topped with cheese and bacon make a flavorful snack - ready in just an hour.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
4 large bake potatoes (about 2 lb)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil for deep frying
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large green onions, sliced (1/3 cup)

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp; drain on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, gently scrub potatoes, but do not peel. Pierce potatoes to allow steam to escape. Place on microwavable paper towels. Arrange in spoke pattern with narrow ends in center. Microwave 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until tender. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise in halves; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving ¼-inch shells. Save potato pulp for another use.
  • In small bowl, mix oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cheese and pepper. Brush mixture over skins.
  • In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil to 365°F. Fry in batches for 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. (Make Ahead tip: Potatoes can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before continuing to step 6.)
  • One hour before serving allow potatoes to come to room temperature. Heat oven to 450° F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3 quart) glass baking dish. Place potato skins, skin side up, in baking dish. Bake 8 minutes. Turn potato skins over and fill with cheese and bacon.
  • Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

RESTAURANT-STYLE POTATO SKINS



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A wonderful appetizer for you and your family to enjoy.

Provided by Misty

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 37m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 potatoes
1 cup vegetable oil
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
⅛ cup bacon bits
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high until they are soft; approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cut the potatoes in half vertically. Scoop the inside out of the potatoes, until 1/4 inch of the potato shell remains.
  • Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan. Place the potatoes in hot oil, fry for 5 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towels.
  • Fill the potato shells with cheese and bacon bits. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 361 mg, Sugar 2 g

DEEP-FRIED POTATO SKINS



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"The combination of potatoes, cheese, bacon and garlic dip in this recipe is fantastic," says Leslie Cunnian of Peterborough, Ontario. "The skins can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with roast prime rib or any other entree you choose."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large baking potatoes
2 cups sour cream
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
5 garlic cloves, minced
Dash hot pepper sauce
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
6 to 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 teaspoons minced chives or green onion

Steps:

  • Bake potatoes at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. , Meanwhile, for dip, combine the sour cream, soup mix, onion, garlic and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until serving., When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (save pulp for another use). With a scissors, cut each potato half into three lengthwise strips., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry skins in oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp., Place potato skins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the cheeses and bacon; sprinkle over potatoes. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with the dip.

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CRISPY POTATO SKIN SCOOPS



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We took baby Yukon gold potatoes, scooped out the inside and deep-fried them to crispy, golden perfection. Then we took it one step further by stuffing each shell with a cheesy potato filling. The result is a bite-size appetizer that's idyllic for any party throughout the year.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 40 scoops

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes (about 20), scrubbed
Canola oil, for frying
1/2 cup potato starch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar (about 2 ounces)
1/3 cup sour cream
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cayenne pepper, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes on a microwave-safe plate in an even layer, then microwave on high until knife-tender, flipping each halfway through, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Cut each potato in half crosswise. Use a 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out the potato, leaving a thin border around the edge. Transfer the scooped-out potato to a medium bowl, then cover and reserve.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven with 2 inches of canola oil and attach a deep-fry thermometer to the pot. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a couple paper towels; set aside.
  • Whisk the potato starch and 1/3 cup water in a medium bowl until smooth. Dip the potato shells into the potato-starch slurry, letting any excess drip back into the bowl, then carefully lower into the hot oil. Cook, in batches, until well browned and crispy, about 4 minutes per batch. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and place cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and then flip over cut-side down to drain.
  • Add the butter to the reserved scoop-out potato and reheat in the microwave until warm, stirring halfway through, about 3 minutes. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the potato until almost smooth, then stir in the sour cream, Cheddar, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper until combined.
  • Using the 1/4 teaspoon measuring spoon, spoon the filling into the crispy potato skin scoops. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne.

DEEP FRIED POTATO SKINS



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Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large potatoes, baked and cooled
all purpose flour
seasoned salt (or salt, pepper and paprika)
fat for deep frying

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out center of potato leaving a shell about 1/4" thick. Cut shells crosswise into pieces about 1" wide. Coat with flour. Deep fry in hot fat at 375 degrees for about 2 minutes until light brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Serve with sour cream and chives. Try other sauces too. Serve warm. Makes 5 dozen. NOTE: These may be deep fried ahead and reheated later. Heat in oven in 400 degree oven for 5 to 10 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

HOMEMADE POTATO SKINS



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Homemade potato skins are great while watching football or serving at a casual party. There is absolutely no need to deep fry them. As long as the skins are cooked at a high heat, they will be perfectly crispy! After eating these my boyfriend proclaimed, "no need to spend ten bucks at a restaurant anymore!"

Provided by Brooke

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Roasted Potato Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 small russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed
salt to taste
6 slices center-cut bacon
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub potatoes with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4 inch on the skin. Brush canola oil all over the potato skins, outside and inside, and sprinkle with salt. Reserve flesh for another use.
  • Bake skins in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip and continue to bake for 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven. Turn on the oven's broiler.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Arrange the potato skins flesh-side up on a roasting pan or rack. Sprinkle the insides with pepper, Cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream to each skin and sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 299.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

DEEP FRIED POTATO SKINS



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Number Of Ingredients 4

4 large potatoes, baked and cooled
all purpose flour
seasoned salt (or salt, pepper and paprika)
fat for deep frying

Steps:

  • Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Scoop out center of potato leaving a shell about 1/4" thick. Cut shells crosswise into pieces about 1" wide. Coat with flour. Deep fry in hot fat at 375 degrees for about 2 minutes until light brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Serve with sour cream and chives. Try other sauces too. Serve warm. Makes 5 dozen. NOTE: These may be deep fried ahead and reheated later. Heat in oven in 400 degree oven for 5 to 10 minutes until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

RESTAURANT-STYLE POTATO SKINS



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I worked at Ruby Tuesdays for many years and this is how they made em'. Great Football food or snack with a movie. I always have to make more when I make them for Football parties because they are gobbled up quickly.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Pork

Time 37m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 potatoes
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
11 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons bacon bits (I use the Hormel kind in a jar)
16 ounces sour cream
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potatoes on high until they are soft; approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cut the potatoes in half vertically. Scoop the inside out of the potatoes, until 1/4 inch of the potato shell remains.
  • Heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) in a deep fryer or a deep saucepan. Place the potatoes in hot oil, fry for 5 minutes. Drain potatoes on paper towels.
  • Fill the potato shells with cheese and bacon bits and sprinkle with green onions. Arrange them in the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot with sour cream.

Tips:

  • For crispier potato skins, bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes before frying.
  • Use a variety of toppings to create different flavors. Some popular options include cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chili.
  • Serve potato skins immediately after frying to ensure they are crispy.
  • If you are using frozen potato skins, be sure to thaw them completely before frying.
  • To make sure the potato skins are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they are done.

Conclusion:

Deep-fried potato skins are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They can be customized to your liking with a variety of toppings, and they are sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a tasty snack, give deep-fried potato skins a try!

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